North American Valves Market in the Upstream and Midstream Oil and Gas Industry

Description

This study discusses the latest trends in the upstream and midstream segments of the North American oil and gas industry. The upstream segment includes onshore and offshore applications. The study also analyzes complex applications for valves in the aforementioned segments. A competitive matrix is provided for the different types of valves in the market.

Key Findings:

- The increased production of unconventional oil and gas in North America is expected to have huge implications on the process control equipment market (for example, valves).

- The acceleration of production, both onshore and offshore, drives infrastructure requirements, opening up multiple opportunities in upstream and midstream segments.

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary

Executive Summary - Key Findings

2. Market Overview

Market Overview - Definitions

Market Overview - Geographic Scope

Market Overview - Industry Scope

3. Latest Trends in the North American Oil and Gas Upstream Sector

Age of Unconventional Oil Resources

Shale Gas - The Origin of the Unconventional Revolution

Tight Oil - The Next “Easiest to Access” Crude Oil Type

The unconventional resource base in the United States

Unlocking Liquid Gold in an Unconventional Manner

Bakken, Eagle Ford, and Permian Account for Most of the Total Tight Oil Production